Campaign Opens Here For Rink Pool or Both
Pittsfield moves to secure state funds for a rink pool or both at Brattlebrook Farm off East Street in a public meeting led by Parks Supt. Hebert with 26 residents showing interest to state reps and a senator. City Council support and proposals stress year round use and potential city financing for a combined facility.
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Pittsfield
Vincent J. Hebert
Brattlebrook Farm
East Street
State Department of Natural Resources
Boston
Andrea F. Nuciféro
North Adams
Joel
Greenberg
Hebert
Nuciforo
Wojtkowski
William S. Kitterman
YMCA
Priest Leads Springfield Diocese NAL Chapter Talk
Eee Priest leads a Springfield Diocese meeting as about 50 people show interest in forming a National Association of Laymen chapter. Coordinators Rev. Neal E. Smith and Michael Gemignani outline autonomous local chapters and lay involvement in church governance and education. They note NAL growth from a few affiliates to 35 affiliates and 12,000 members.
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Holyoke
Springfield
National Association of Laymen
NAL
Neal E. Smith
St. Mary’s Church
Lee
Michael Gemignani
Northampton
Gemignani
Father Smith
Smith College
Births at Berkshire Medical Center and area families
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wood welcomed a son at Berkshire Medical Center on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Malone welcomed a daughter in Dalton yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Winters welcomed a son in South Lee yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Reed welcomed a son in Lee yesterday. S.Sgt and Mrs. David W. Meaney welcomed a daughter Heather Rachel on November 12 at Fitzsimmons General Hospital in Denver. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Meaney of Great Barrington and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Wright of Washington, D.C. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Brow of Dalton.
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Berkshire Medical Center
Edward Wood
Wahconah St
Robert F. Malone
Dalton
Kenneth Winters
South Lee
John C. Reed
Lee
Fred Chester Named Vice President at Pittsfield National Bank
Fred Chester, formerly assistant vice president of Berkshire Bank & Trust Co., resigns to join Pittsfield National Bank as vice president in the commercial and installment loan department. A Pittsfield native, he is a Pittsfield High School and Syracuse University graduate, with Williams College School of Banking credentials. Chester joined Berkshire Bank in 1955 and has ties to University CIT Credit and Pioneer Credit. He serves on United Community Services budget committee, is treasurer of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, and belongs to Crescent Lodge Masons. he and his wife Ruth Houseman have two children.
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Frederick €. Chester
Berkshire Bank & Trust Co
Pittsfield National Bank
Chester
Kenneth P. Truran
Pittsfield
Pittsfield High School
Syracuse University
Williams College School of Banking
Berkshire Bank & Trust
University Cit Credit
United Fund Campaign Reaches 96.6 Percent of Goal
Last report session for United Fund covering Pittsfield Lanesboro and Lenox shows $621,985 announced and pledges totaling $625,803 by day end, 96.6 percent of the goal. Campaign Chairman D J Renfroe said follow up will continue on individual cards and gifts from interstate companies and major corporations.
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D. J. Renfroe
Total
C. MacFadyen
H. H. Finn
S. J. Atherton
J. R. Busch
L. Gill Dentists
S. K. Gregory
AL Lawyers
J. S. Greenberg
H. P. Stedman Physicians
R.W. Marcure
Commerce
United Fund
Pittsfield
Lanesboro
Lenox
Catholic Curate Predicts Big Changes Ahead in Diocese
Rev Neal E Smith of St Marys Lee Center advocates for lay involvement through the National Association of Laymen to influence Springfield diocese. He criticizes bishop Weldon, notes Vatican II shifts toward social Gospel, and warns a 10 year horizon may bring broader participation, youth programs, and redefined church roles.
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NAL
Father Smith
Christopher J. Weldon
Springfield
Clergy views on faith and change in church life
Father Smith discusses modern lay skepticism toward traditional beliefs, including virginity and Trinity. He details his background from Longmeadow to Wells, Vermont, his ordination in 1960, and his role directing the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. The piece covers campaign totals, community fundraising praise, and local ads.
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Father Smith
Longmeaddry
Long Island City
Longmeadow
Ludlow
Traffic Dept to Install 72 TenHour Parking Meters
The Traffic Department will install 72 ten hour meters in downtown municipal parking lots to replace three hour heads. Chairman T Edward Quinn said the meters, located behind 7 North Street, will take quarters only and allow 10 hours of parking for five quarters.
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City Traffic Department
Traffic Commission
T. Edward Quinn
North Street
Scuffles Mark Peace March in Barrington
About 150 people held a peace march in Barrington starting at 7 20 pm in front of the Congregational Church and ending at Town Hall. Police intervened to prevent violence with a few detentions but no arrests. A bystander and a local TV newsman were involved in minor incidents as the crowd chanted and distributed pamphlets.
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Great Barrington
Congregational
Two More Bowmen Report Deer Kills
As the Massachusetts archery season neared its end of the first week two more hunters from the Central Berkshire Bowmen reported kills. Frederick Hoffman of Essex Street bagged a button buck in Hancock and Robert Fitch of West Housatonic Street took a spike buck weighing 120 pounds in Hancock. The season’s last day is Saturday November 22.
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Massachusetts
Central
Berkshire
Frederick
Ted" Hoffman
Essex St
Hancock
Robert Fitch
West Housatonic St
Valia
UMass Trustees Meet Two Hours With Students
The University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees met Friday at Oak N Spruce Resort for a two hour open session after an executive meeting. They reaffirmed the board’s authority over student self discipline and housing rules, approved local and state law governing student alcohol use, and accepted the architect master plan for the Boston Campus at Columbia Point. They also approved eminent domain for Boston College High School property, selected a Macre site for married student housing, and reviewed committee reports.
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Lee
University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees
Amherst
Boston
Oak N’ Spruce Resort
Umass
John W. Lederle
Columbia Point
University Center
Boston College High School
Ways and Means To Visit Two Area Colleges
The House Ways and Means Committee will tour North Adams State College Berkshire Community College and Greenfield Community College in the Berkshires on Monday November 24 as part of a state wide visit. Chairman Rep Anthony J Scibelli said on site visits give members background on construction and maintenance funding and help avoid operating in a vacuum. Rep Thomas C Wojtkowski serves on the committee that originates all appropriation bills.
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House
Ways and Means
Berkshires
North Adams State College
Berkshire Community College
Greenfield Community College
Anthony J. Scibelli
P. Springfield
Thomas C. Wojtkowski
House Ways Means Committee
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Fred Chester
PNB Asa
Frederick C. Chester
United Fund Campaigners
St. Mary's
Jesus Christ
Christ
Earth
Cathedral High School
Holy Cross
St. Mary's School of Theology
Baltimore
Bishop Weldon
Orange
Wells
St.Mary's
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Christopher
Renfroe
Jim Wonster
Commerce and Industry
Charles J. Graham
United Community Services
West Shore
Jeff
Ronnie Taylor
Sir Cass of
Picadilly
Adv
Edgewood Lounge
Wahoonah St
Mayfair
Blue Heaven Farm
Richmond
Secum Brook
Bob Knapp
Dave Chapman
Moby Dick Lounge
AI Nellie Trio
Solomon’s Beauty Salon
Alper's
North St
Barrington
By John A. Schweizer
Joseph P. Healey
LEE Savings Bank
Park Street
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